Microsoft probing data files error prompt in Outlook update

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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MicrosoftOutlook, which recently got aPoll update, is generating a data files error prompt for some users. The bug message requires the user to close the application altogether.

According to Microsoft, the problem affects users that updated to version 2005 Build 12827.20268 or higher.

Outlook data files error prompt

Microsoftsaysthat, when affected users launchOutlook, they get an error about a problem with one of their data files. Apart from that, the user is prompted to click ok to initiate repair.

Something is wrong with one of your data files andOutlookneeds to close.Outlookmight be able to fix your file. Click OK to run the Inbox Repair Tool.

There’s an initial solution to the problem, though. According to Microsoft, the insider beta version 13004.10000 has the fix.

But this solution is not available to all users yet. Moreover, it’s not yet clear whether Microsoft will push the fix via aWindows 10orOutlookupdate.

In the meantime, theOutlookand Windows teams are jointly looking into the matter.

Still, the issue has a workaround that involves modifying theregistry. Since Microsoft warns that the process is risky, you may want to consider backing up theregistrybefore proceeding.

If you don’t know how to create registry backup in Windows, check out our detailedguide.

Next, to fix theOutlookissue, follow these steps that Microsoft recommends:

“LastCorruptStore”=”C:\Users\user.REDMOND\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\***

Email address is removed for privacy ***”

“PromptRepair”=dword:00000001

Are you experiencing any problems after updating to a recent version of MicrosoftOutlook? You can always let us know via the comments section below.

Microsoft probing data files error prompt in Outlook update#

Outlook data files error prompt#

Microsoft probing data files error prompt in Outlook update

Outlook data files error prompt